Old chap on the Ponty End

Can anybody remember the Old chap who used to stand at the front of the Ponty End in the 60s/70s. He always had a group of kids round him and he was constantley shouting BARNSLEY BARNSLEY.?

 

Bill - He was from Rotherham apparently. Always had the same mate with him. Always pissed as a parrot.

 

Cheers for the response Pal.I live in Rotherham on the border with Barnsley and Rotherham and it helps having a drink problem. My finest time with this was when we beat Rotherham 4-2 at Millmoor.ff

 

No

But I remember an old bloke who used to sit in the old Stand (Ponty end) at the front. He would berate and moan at the team from the first minute to the last, but never missed a match. People standing below used to shout at him to shut up. Would have been late 70's to mid 80's. I don't know if he still goes or is still alive even.

 

Ian Banks hat-trick?

 

Reda and white scarf, no teeth. Always shouting "zigger, zigger, zigger" 'cos he didn't know the words. Was a hero with the lads at the time. Was once pictured in the "Football League Review" as the face of a real football fan as they used to be or summat.

 

Another of his favourite chants

Dennis out, Iley out.

 

RE: Ian Banks hat-trick?

Thats the one. He was courting a lass from Rotherham at the time and the silly get went into a pub in Thrybergh next day Sunday dinner and nearly got glassed.ff

 

If your on the border

how come you put Wath and not Melton.. er, how do btw.(y)

 

RE: No

I remmber that guy. 5 -1 up and he was still moaning. Used to leave 5 minutes before the end, and irrespective of the score, made some disparaging remark.

 

I remember the guy who used to walk round with a pet budgie on his shoulder.